~^Silent Promises^~

Aether stumbles upon a hidden location in Liyue where Xiao often retreats to meditate and recover. Over time, their encounters become more frequent, and an unspoken bond grows between them. As tensions rise in Liyue with a mysterious threat targeting adepti, Xiao finds himself torn between his duty and the growing affection he feels for Aether. Can the traveler help Xiao find peace, or will Xiao's karmic debt consume them both?